Donations sought for fire victim

Published: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 8:21 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 8:21 a.m.

Bat Cave Baptist Church is collecting donations to help Sarah Lawter, who lost the home she resided in for decades on Lake Lure Highway to a fire last week. Nearly all of her possessions were destroyed in the blaze, which also scorched six acres of land before it was finally extinguished.

<p>Bat Cave Baptist Church is collecting donations to help Sarah Lawter, who lost the home she resided in for decades on Lake Lure Highway to a fire last week. Nearly all of her possessions were destroyed in the blaze, which also scorched six acres of land before it was finally extinguished.</p><p>The church is accepting money and other donations. Monetary donations can be mailed to Bat Cave Baptist Church, Attention: Richard Barnwell, PO Box 247, Bat Cave, NC 28710.</p><p>The church hopes to have a trailer set up in the near future for furniture donations. To make a donation, call Barnwell and leave a message at 828-243-9163.</p>